today, my friend had to make a difficult decision. 3 months and 3 days after his dog, itch, was diagnosed with renal failure, my friend had to decide that it was time to let go. as a vet, he was fully aware of that itch would be suffering if his condition was prolonged. all measures that could have been taken were carried out. at 12:34am, 30th april, 2006, itch went to heaven, with the help of my friend. some call it mercy killing, others know it as humane euthanasia. whatever the name, it is a means to end the pain and suffering of itch, quickly, painlessly, literally. but it will be a long, long time, before my friend will be able to let go of itch emotionally.
a vet is required to explain to a client the importance, the concept and the responsibilty of ending the suffering of a pet too ill to recover. why is it then, that we understand the need to make this decision for our pets, but deprive the option for our loved ones? when the time comes, why do we lack the compassion to stop their suffering and their pain, but most importantly, to let them die with the dignity that they had lived?
good bye itch, i hope that u will be happy in the evergreen fields of up above. u will be dearly missed, especially by your partners in crime, dunker and coffee. and your best friend.
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